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Since it was Monday, the house was more peaceful than usual and Penny couldn't be happier. She might have appeared indifferent to her siblings, but she was also careful around them. Her parents also told her they had some prior commitments, and they left together.

Finally, some time alone.

Watching Chunchun and Tiana play, Penny propped her cheeks with her hands. She was sitting on the grass with her legs crossed, deep in thought.

"Miss Penny, I brought you some orange juice."

Penny looked up, only to see Butler Jen placing down a glass of orange juice beside her. He had this gentle smile on his face, holding the tray in front vertically, but kept his bending posture so she wouldn't hurt her neck looking up.

"Thank you, Butler Jen!"

Butler Jen nodded as he glanced at her pets. "Miss Penny, I noticed that you hadn't taken Chunchun and

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Tiana to the vet. Should I schedule you an

appointment?"

"Oh." Penny's lips formed an o-shape as realization dawned on her. "Right. What an irresponsible parent. Thank you for reminding me, Butler Jen. And yes, please help me schedule an appointment, but if possible, not on Thursday."

Lines appeared on Butler Jen's forehead. Why not on Thursday?

He didn't ask, though. "Very well. I'll do it right away."

Butler Jen excused himself to schedule an

appointment. As he walked off, Penny kept her gaze on his back.

"I promised that kid that he could only see them on Thursday." Penny shook her head, having the main reason for wanting to fulfill her promise was because she gave her word.

juice, Butler Jen returned. He told her that he had

after relaying his message, Butler Jen remained

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Jen, who had kept a safe distance from her. However, the distance was still not enough for her to ignore his presence. "Butler Jen,

I disturb your time,

makes me think I'm doing something wrong or I'm being watched because

lowered his head. "Apologies, Miss Penny. I didn't

per se... but it

head to the side because this was the only explanation

left for some important matters. I thought it'd make you

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being alone at all!" she exclaimed. "To be honest, ever since I came here, I don't recall having some time alone. I'm

why, in his eyes, did

Each of her words often carried sincerity and wisdom. Even an old man like him couldn't help but be impressed by this child's personality

was still so young,

your time alone. However, if you need some company, I'll try my best not

Actually, I'm going to head inside too. Butler Jen, could

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in a five-star restaurant in the middle of the city, Jessa sat in the private dining room. She looked around with a high brow, sucking her inner cheek as she assessed the surrounding. "Hah! What a fancy restaurant," she snorted, thinking that even restaurants for rich people were different from the ones

hadn't arrived yet, Jessa took out her phone and took a selfie. She stretched her arm to show her fancy background. But when she heard the attendant's voice outside, she quickly tucked

chin as Penny's parents came in. They sat opposite her, both quiet as if they were gravitating on what

huh?" Jessa nodded while assessing the

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